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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The Degree Staff of Asylum Lodge, I. o.
" T., conferred the Initiatory degree last
evening, after which the members of the
iouge, together with number of visiting
orothers,among whom were several members
VI the legislature, repaired to the banquet
naii where banquet. unsurpassed in quality
ana quantity, had been prepared by Mr..
lyman Weaver. Chaplain J. S. Hobbs Of
'ered prayer, after which the brothers partook
VI the bountiful repast spread before them.
Inc remainder of the evening was devoted to
'ociai chat and speech making. and the COM
pany retired to their several homes, with a
eonsclousness of an evening probably passed.
Inc college glee club is fast becoming rec
oghized As an important adjunct of college
ne In the near future a college which does
Ao1 BOAST of its club, will be considered in the
oppressive vernaculsr of college boys, ga
FOSSIL" Two of our Augusta boys are men,
oers OF the Amherst College Glee Club" and
nave written enthusiastic descriptions of their
very delightful trip to the West during the
last Christmas vacation. The club gave con-
oerts In Cleveland, Ohio; Kalamazoo, Michi
GAM and in Chicago, besides singing in many
VI Tue smaller cities on the route. We under
''ahd that this glee club is considered one of
'ne best, and they won laurels wherever they
appeared During the coming Easter vaca'
aon they will give several concerts in New
england. They are engaged to sing at Port
'aad and Bangor, and possibly may appear in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
RuckIen,s Aruaca saive,

The best .Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chspred Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Deyine & Coughlin. may29fd&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
MT. VERNON.

G. II. Poole hiss sold his fine colt,
which was raised by Capt. John P. Carson OF
this town, to Leroy Maxwell of Readteld
Depot for Boston party for s24o This hne
horse was between three and four years old,
weight 1915 pounds with a good figure and
gait. He was one Of the best colts ever
raised in this town. Mr.. Poole will have
hard work to find another as good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
what shall W. DO with Our Boys.

BosroN, March 1.-The Husband,
"Wife" and Occurring" articles in The Bos-
ton Sunday Globe have created great dis
rnssion and enthusiasm all over New England .
"What Shall We Do With Our Boys VIII
he discussed tomorrow by the same wlter
in the Sunday Globe, which will be full OF
other articles of grest interest and entertain
ment to all the ladies and young folks IN
narticular. and the men in general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
Transfers OF Real Estate for Lincoln Co.
for the Week Ending March L. 1897.

poorupAy-JulIa M. Fisher to Townsend Marine
Railway. land and buildings, $2ee; Cyrus Mckown
to Eben T Lewis, land, $3.50; George b. henniston
TO Eben T. Lewis, land, $3.50.
BRIsToL-James II. Little ct al. 10 Martha D. LII
tie, land and buildings. $3.50. ,,,, II c...
DREspEN-Augustus p. Cate to Wilbur F. Cate
'A JrE Se C. Boynton to Charles Dow
NrwCAsTLE-Wm T. Glidden to John M Gid
wv W noRoRo-(jeo A. Storer to Samuel Havner.
land. ASS: Mary d. Morton to Mary A. Storer, land
and buildings. $3.50. u,C.-.x
and and buildings, $500; James McCarty to OhVe
II. Tsrbox, land and buildings. $500.
WIsCAssEr-Bepj. f. smiths estate 70 mS S;.h,
Smith land and buildings, $500; Louisa s. smith
estate to Marion L. Smith, hand and buildings
Joseph Il. Smiths estate to Marion l.. Sm'h' ianu
and buildings 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

At "a popular barber shop in Augusta the
proprietor keeps supply of well known
citizens hair to test the cutting power of his
razors on. The hair is fine and silky and
none other will answer. If the razor will cut
one of these hairs it is supposed to be ready
for use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

At the late meeting of the democratic State
committee in this city there was quite an ami
mated discussion over the prospective candi-
dates for the presidency, and it came out that
there was number of gentlemen who
favored Mr., Hill of New York as the next
candidate, and they were not slow in express
ing their opinion of Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The letter carriers delivered during the
month of February l02,0l1 letters, II ,631
postals, 1899 newspapers; collected, 66, 773
letters, 10 $40 postals, 1868 newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The revival meetings at the Free Baptist
church have been of increasing interest.
Several have entered upon fine Christian lie.
The attendance is good. MIR Bailey IS ex-
nected 70 he present at the meeting this even
ing. The public are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

A Water street property owner had the
sense yesterday morning to fence off the side
walk while shoveling the snow off the roof
of his block. The popular method is to shovel
the snow onto the heads of pedestrians he
meath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

Mr.. H. W. Bicknell, the enterprising tea
and coffee dealer, has just purch ased half q
Ton of raisins. He sells an excellent article
of raisins ''three pounds for quarter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

Half fare tickets will be sold to Winthrop
at Maine Central stations between Water
vile and that place to those attending the
Farmers Institute to be held at Winthrop,
March 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

II has been reported that Mr.. Chas. Holt
got $4,000 arrears of pension, but in fact he
only received $5208.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The case of Matthews vs.. Sullivan, under
the auspices of the Kennebec Law Club, Will
be tried tonight at Dirigo. The court room
will be omen to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

A heavy rain and thaw now would be like
" to result in freshet, so great is the body
of snow upon the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

A customer stepped into one of our jewelry
stores one day recently and inquired for
limestone jewelry. He meant Rhinestone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The Ladies' Relief Corps contemplate Civ
ING A series of sociables to begin in about tw o
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The suit Of Hon. 4. F. Webb VS.. Frazier
Gilman, for assault, will be on trial in the
Supreme Court next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

A bill introduced into the House yesterday
by Mr.. Harper of Lewiston, provides that the
widow, during her widowhood, orphan chill
dren under twelve years of age, orphan
minor children over twelve years of age, who
are partially or totally disabled by accident
or chronic sickness, or the dependent parent
or sister of any soldier or seaman deceased,
are entitled to pension from the State, II
such are unable from their own resources
and the United States pension to OBTAIN a
livelihood. A resolve calling for $1,000
appropriation accompanied the bill. Under
the present law the ''solder or seaman must
have died from wound or injury received IN
the service. The bill calling for similar
change in regard to U. S. pensioners was
vetoed by the President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

.Tbe sleighing was never better" reported
man from Liberty yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

There will be an assembly at the Augusta
I,ouse next Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The Unitarian society will give supper
and sociable in Grand Army Hall next Wed
nesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

State Treasurer Bnrleigh took the oath of
office before the Governor and Council on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The close time on white perch and black
bass begins the first of April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

Prof Pulen has opened a successful dane
inu school in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

Over half the requests of the drummer
Gill have been paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

The glass registered degrees below zero
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

Patrick WEIGH of Michigan will speak in
Meonlan Hall tomorrow Sunday afternoon
at $50, and give the "Reasons why
ne left the Roman Catholic
church and become Protestant"
A collection to pay for the hall will be taken.
All are welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
BANKS AND BANKING

The committee will report bill authoriz-
ing savings banks to invest in bonds of water
companies in towns of $500 inhabitants or
over. Under the present law the minimum
limit is 1900 population. Banks will be al
lowed to invest IN Kansas and Nebraska Sc
curities with the same limitations as in other
western States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05
City Personals.


Miss M. G. Callahan of Lewiston il visit
ing friends in the city.
Messrs. j w. Harlow, C. H. Blaisdell and
Otis Pierce will attend the Boothbay town
meeting on Monday to push their claims for
Il new road on Ocean Point.
Senators Phair. Allen, Russell, Burrill,
Senator Nickles and lady, Councillors Warren
and Carter, Major Dickey. Representative
Clark are in attendance on the Aroostook
county meeting in the Ploughman Building,
in Boston to day.
The passing of the Hatch Bill by Congress
which appropriates Sl5 900 for an experiment
q law by receiving the signature of
the President, requires action on the
part of the legislature. An act in relation
to this matter, which it is proposed to intro
it to the State College. Sec. l assents to
the provisions of the Hatch bill. Sec. abol-
shes the Maine fertilizer and college expert
ment station after Oct. LIST. 1887. Sec. pro
vides for the transfer of the chemical appara-
tus etc, from the old station to the new.
Under the provisions of the Hatch bill one
fifth of tine first annual appropriation must be
employed in erecting new building, or re
pairing any which may be owned. This
abolishing of the State station makes neces.
sary another law relative to the control of
commercial fertilizers. Accordingly an act
to be introduced W nil regulate the sale of these
fertilizers under the experiment station estab'
lished by the Hatch bill. Under the present
law all concerns manufacturing and selling
fertilizers in the State are required to obtain
license, the fees for which go towards
sustainin the station. The new bill will re-
au-e registration at the State college, no fee
to be paid. Representatives OF the new
station are empowered to select samples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

There is scarcity of Holsters in the mar
ket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-05

All the business of the Maine Central re-
pair and paint shops in this citv will be NOV
ed to Waterville in June. The buildings
here will be torn down, with the exception of
the paint shop which may be used as coal
she'd secon track will be run to connect
with the State House siding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19

1t assert that much Of tis legislation is not abso
f medaie nsttucns rather than TO serve the entire
Stale Executives too much disposed crafty the
n 1"versiy Oppose 9Gcstonabe
Of SIMPLE effective and plain laws
For the better preservation OF the honor and purity
OF the profession the Governor recommended ap-
poinmcnt OF committee to take charge Of all proceed
ngs for the expulsion of all members OF the bar charged
win misconduct lie submitted that the standard of
ethics should be raised higher. On the sub
ect Of influencing Judges he used strong language To
illustrate the abuse lie told this:
Recently Judge Of OF highest city said
me lately hadalmosi 10 cease SOCIAL intercourse IN
"itic, lie large and accustomed greet
freely talk Win all met even after assumed Judicial posi-
after conversation with me on subjects not in The least
asserted his influence IN these very ono cannot be
c,rru IL ia worth thousand dollars 10 be
n conversation with a judge or high Official"
The proprcty of adopting the substantial features OF
"tho German oath being admitted to the bur was
recommended as worthy of serious reflection"
Irpon the subject of The Needs OF Legislation"
David Dudley Field made the following suggestions re-
cnnl TO needed reforms in legislative methods
Mistakes engossns Of bills might be in great part
ch All bills be referred and correct
ion IN respect OF expression.
Governor should be no In The statute book by the
Xii general statutes shonll be published pamphlet form
the the thirty allowed
OF the
naval OF bills left
Upon the general subject Mr.. Field said In part:
The arst aud greatest OF all needs is Icssening delay
and uncertainty IN the administration of Justice These
most pressing need s put end 10 tho
ninncons consde rcd question OF principle II does
need seem with notions OF personal liberty
that there should DO public officer OF whose functions
a. 10 arrest with OF the the important
nnerations OF trade finance, tho fulhment OF
| tracts and personal movements, and all these
| without frat hearing tho persons en'0ned What
ever Judge under whatever circumstance. arrests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
Union PACIFIC INVESTIGATION.

THE HOUSE PASSES THE JOINT RESOLUTION WITH
SEVERAL AMENDMENTS ADDED.
WAsuINGToN Jan. Is.-rhe House to-day resumed
the consideration of the joint resolution authorizing
and investigating the accounts OF the Pacific Railroads.
Mr. Crisp. of Georgia offered an amendment directing
an inquiry into the KIND character and amount Of the
assets of such of the companies have received aid
from the Government in bonds and what assets of
each company subject to the lien oil the Gov
crnment aud the value thereof.
Mr. Anderson, of Kansas. offered amendment
directing an inquiry as to whether any dividends have
been unawfuy paid ON the capital stock of said com
panes and whether any stock has been issued or
any guarantees or pledges made without authority of
lnw The commission is also directed to investigate
all the facts relating 10 the pretended consolidation OF
the Union Pacific Railroad Company. the Kansas
Pacific Railroad Company and the Denver Pacific Rail
road Company into an alleged corporation known as
the Union Pacific Railway Con- pany.
Mr. Holman of Indiana, offered an amendment di-
rectiup the commission inquire whether any OF the
Pacific Railroad corporations which have obtained
bonds from the United States have expended any OF
their moneys other assets in the construction OF other
railroads or invested any their moneys or other as
sets IN the stocks bonds OF other railroad corpora
tions and IL any such expenditures or investments
have been the extent and character thereof mde
by each said corporations shall be inquired MO- ana
ofso tho present interest OF such corporations III the
railroads auxiliary OF their respective railroads.
Mr. Henley OF Calilor"ia. oheied an amendment ey-
tending the inquiry .as to whether any idlYldends
have been illegally declared by the directors OF
said companies and 40, to what extent and whether
the amount of such illegal dividends may not be recoy
G ed from the directors unlawully declaring the same
mr. HAYDEN of Massachusetts. speaking Tor Charles
Francis Adams stated that that gentlemen desired the
proposed investigation and presented his published
letter to that effect. lie desired TO give little piece
OF history in connection with this resolution which nad
originally been introduced by Mr. Henley OF Caliior-
MIA. The resolution had been introduced tor the pur-
pose of obslructing any legislation on tho Extension
bill before the House.
lie briefly sketched the connection OF Mr. Redding-
ton with the Railroad Commissioners Office ana the
severance that connection and declared that every
thing that had been dono obstruct the consideration
OF OF the bonds had been inspired by THIS
man. IL mad been a stock jobbing operation IRON bo-
ginning to end. =, ..u.o,
to and the JOINT resolution passed without Il Ill
vision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
NO PENSION YET FOR MRS. LOGAN.

WASHINGTON, Jan. lSThe bills granting pensions to
Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Blair widow of General Frank
Blair were defeated this morning IN the House Com
mittee on Invalid Pensions There were two absentecs
Messrs Pidcock and Elsbcrry when the committee met
The members were arrayed party lines, seven Dem
ocrats voting against and dive Republicans in favor OF the
bills The only precedents for passing such bills are
Farragut Generals Hancock, Thomas and Grant and tho
majority OF the committee believe that II would De bad
nocv ~ follow these proceens in view of the fact tina
there are about 100 surviving widows OF officers who
would then be entitled TO pensions who are now eN
cluded by the general law.
Captain George f. Lemon has received subscriptions TO
the Logan fund up date amounting 10 Si7.OGo and
adding the Chicago fund OF $4,000, making grand total
of S6OO69 The cages etc, against General ogans
property ascertained amount TO S}OOOO, anc
hence after these debts are paid there will be only
$50 600 left Tor Mrs. Logan Captain Lemon says that
the statements To the effect that the mortgages against
Mrs Logans home have been pad OFF and cancelled arc
erroneous Her home will not be clear until al Of tho
Generals liabilities paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
THE NEW YORK woRKNGMEN's ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY, Jan. 1s.The twenty-frst annual session of
the workngnens Assembly Of Newiork met at the City
Hall at IL a. ~ to-day President Samuel Gompers said
IN part "The law must be amended so as to prohibit
the employment OF children under foureeen This con-
yention demands that the Legislature shall make the
hours labor of railway employees ten consecutive hours
only day The Legislature should abolish the Convict
Labor Commission and settle upon just and equitable
system The State Board of Arbitration should have
original authority not merely appellate. but general
clear and comprehensive. mechanics lien law is de-
manded The Assembly should voice its desires to Sc
fair representation OF the labor interests in the
Constitutional Convention"
The report Of the Committee Credentials, admitting
over 200 delegates and leaving out thirty, rise to
heated debate participated in by large number Of per
Finally motion to accept the committees report
80 far went and 10 adjourn till $50 o'clock tonOr
row morning declared carried amid great confusion
Thrtyhye delegates, representing twenty iron molders
unions here to-day and organized state branch Of
the International Union The officers elected were :
President John +. Mccullough. Albany vice-president,
John c. Whiting. Chester; Secretary William Ienzei
Albany; Carl Hindie Troy executive board
J. WrcDn. OF Brooklyn; Frank Smith of Syracuse Hiram
Blanchard of Peekskll James Park OF Troy andCharles
(OuDelly of Utica
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
LEGAL LIGHTS ~ COUNCIL.
ANNUAL MEET OF TIE BAR ASSOCIATION.

GOVERNOR hill CN ABUSES IN THE Profession.
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD or LEGISLATIVE REFORM.
AInlSY Jan lS.The annual meeting of the Bar AsSo-
citation was held here to-day, prominent lawyers from all
mart, Of the state attending. In his speech president
If the association Governor HILL after calling attention
Ia the crowded condition Of the business of the Court OF
Appenls on the calendar OF which there standing
76O eases. said
II peculiarly within the pro, ince OF this association TO
sueers 10 the Legislature OF To the contemplated oonsu-
,,al rate plan for the expeditions
nn of legal business Of the state. II tho lawyers
,n.elVes unable Ia devise remedy II may We'll Do TO
eIriei by aymcn that none exists
There much general and special legislation, the
Governor said, and he added:
,rn the making IL like the making Of books there
seem, L. o no This tact shown By the following state
,,,c,'t taken from the session laws:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
. NEW APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE RECOMMENDED
..,p.,rnenN cool TOWARD ALBEIT.

A NEW APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE REcoMMENDh"
MCPHERSON COOL TOWARD ALBEIT
TRENTON. NJ j. Jan. 1s.-The Assembly met this morn
ing but transacted no business and adjourned until To-
morrow The report OF the Committee on Elections Id
tbe case of Jones against Walter will then be maze anu
nm excited discussion will ensue. The committee ny
vote of four to one agreed upon report recommends
ing new election. Matthews Dem) Will submit
minority report in favor OF seating Walter Inc TWO
Labor Assembymen, one OF whom Is on the committee
will 1t is sad vote in favor Of adopting the committees
report and Speaker Baird will also support It, THIS VIII
give the Republicans twenty-nne votes and one more
will be necessary. Assembyman Kinney, or SUSSEX,
who voted with the Republicans last week. Is san 10
have agreed to stand by the Democrats in tins cohes
bu IL is by certain that another Democrat VIII
not take his place. In view Of Kinneys rcconVer9oi
Mr. Abbetts friends slightly hopeful, but they
are no longer confident OF anything and are evidently
greatly worried. Senator Mcpherson Is cool toward Mr.
Albeit strong in his denuncation of what he terms
the mslninagement of the Democratic leaders
T. was said In Newark last night by petlons well In
formed that arrangements had been made with two Re
putlican Assemblymen at Trenton to vote to-day to
sest Walter the Democratic contestant OF the tied dis
trict In Mercer County This would give the Democrats
majority Independent OF the Labor vote, the Speaker
and Asscmblyman Kinney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-19
oovrrNoR wErNorr on PROHIBITION

PRoyiprNcT, Jan. 1S-Thc January session Of the Gen
cra Assembly began In this city to-day, when Governor
wcmorc delivered his annual message. In the message
the reviews the condition OF the states finances
and the several departments aud institutions OF the state
Government lie states the necessity for the purchase
OF proper the annual cncampment of the militia
and the OF rifle range. OF the prohibtory
movement the Governor says:
All Thing. considered think may De fairly said that
obtained IN It. enforcement as could
have been reasonably anticipated and evidence Of this
may cite the records %, t. police departments o The
cites 81 Providence and NEWPORT. cannot doubt Tint VIOLA
fnn and defiance si general AMI therefore, some
further legislation your part VIII DO necessary.